John F. Kennedy Memorial

LOCATION:The Concourse Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Dedicated: May 29, 1965

Description:This memorial to the late President was donated by the Campo-Manfre-Barbieri Legion Post No. 151. The vertical slab structure is composed of sandstone on a limestone base with bronze bas-relief of the profile of John F. Kennedy on front. An eternal flame, donated by Joseph Jr. and Michael Cirese, is mounted on top. Below the bas-relief are inscriptions carved into the stone.

Inscription:

“John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1917-1963, President and Legionnaire.”

“Dedicated by Campo-Manfre-Barbiere, Post 151 American Legion, Department of Missouri, May 29, 1965.”